Potential resolution for the Cardinals' distressing scenario emerges due to unexpected trade proposals
Cardinals' Mikolas Draws Interest as Trade Deadline Approaches
Miles Mikolas, the St. Louis Cardinals' starting pitcher, could potentially be traded before the upcoming deadline, with the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers being named as possible destinations. According to reports, Mikolas has seen a substantial uptick in his pitching velocity due to changes in his mechanics, which has attracted the attention of contending teams in need of starting pitching upgrades.
However, Mikolas, who lives in Jupiter, Florida during the offseason, has expressed a desire to remain in St. Louis and holds a full no-trade clause. Despite this, the Cardinals are actively seeking to move off the remaining salary owed to Mikolas, who is earning $17.6 million this year, and free up a spot in their rotation for a young arm.
The Cardinals have been open to trading Mikolas for either minimal or more substantial prospect capital, depending on the return offered. Teams such as the Miami Marlins, who are looking to trade away Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, could also be interested in acquiring Mikolas.
In recent starts, Mikolas has shown improvement, allowing just two earned runs over 11 innings in his last two outings. This success with his new mechanics may cause teams to try to acquire him from the Cardinals before the trade deadline.
The Cardinals, who seem to be active on other fronts on deadline day, have not revealed their trading strategy or other potential trades. Despite Mikolas' no-trade clause, the team is reportedly hoping that he will waive it to facilitate a trade.
Journalist Jon Heyman reported the developments regarding Miles Mikolas and the Cardinals. If a trade does occur, it could significantly impact the playoff race and the starting rotations of the teams involved.
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- With his improved pitching performance and the attention of contending MLB teams, Mikolas' trade value continues to rise, potentially making him a key piece in baseball trades before the deadline.
- Despite the rumors about Mikolas' potential trades to the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and others, his no-trade clause and expressed desire to remain with the Cardinals could complicate or inhibit any deals made before the MLB trade deadline.
